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Post by mariescott on May 28, 2020 21:25:25 GMT -5
Jennifer had gone for a run and decided when she got back to see if she could log some time in the Simulation Room. She came around the corner and saw Nolan and Memphis talking. "Hey guys what's up?"
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Post by Mr.Silver on May 28, 2020 22:33:05 GMT -5
Jennifer had gone for a run and decided when she got back to see if she could log some time in the Simulation Room. She came around the corner and saw Nolan and Memphis talking. "Hey guys what's up?"
"Hey." Memphis greeted Jenn upon her arrival after noticing her walk up while he was talking to Nolan.
***
The discussions continued to go on between the trio and then a revelation hit Zeo like a ton of bricks. "I've got it. Rumor has it that Zordon left another weapon on Aquitar in the event of an emergency."
"Why not just deal with the Rangers yourself?" Garland questioned. "Based on what I've heard, you should be able to handle them yourself."
"No!" Zeo snapped. "I can't do that... not again. I already have enough blood on my hands." Zeo composed himself, knowing what he had to do. "Xavier, set a course for Aquitar."
"Consider it done." Xavier stood up, looking over at Garland once more before walking to the bridge. The genius of Eltar knew something was fishy but couldn't quite put his finger on it.
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Post by venomizer on May 29, 2020 0:09:02 GMT -5
"Hey, Jen, I was just asking how the new golden boy was adjusting to the new surroundings since he's not really from this world. How about you?" Nolan said as he was slyly checking Jen out again.
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Post by mariescott on May 29, 2020 0:26:48 GMT -5
"I was hoping to get some time in the simulation room but it seems to be occupied," Jennifer said. "I guess I'll try again later." She smiled. "You guys have anything planned for today?"
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Post by jedibloo on May 29, 2020 1:05:19 GMT -5
After their lessons were completed, Daniel and Dotto went to the bench where they parked their equipment. As they placed their equipment away, Dotto watched his partner curiously until he spoke out. ”I was wondering?”
“Ah?”
“With your memories being okay for now, what about your powers of Madness?” Dotto asked innocently. “Are you ok without it?”
That caught Daniel’s attention. Not counting his family and former GS comrades, anyone who met him knew he’s just a regular guy who has regular skeletons in his closet, which was vastly different than they realized. And for Dotto, while he told him almost everything, he chose not to mention the details. “What prompts you to ask this?”
Dotto simply scratched his head as they start heading back to the Command Base. "After that day, you’re seem better. So I want to ask you about this one?"
“Very divergent but I’ll answer as I can.” Daniel said at length. He recalled testing himself whether Eubulon locked his powers after the initial erasure or not. It confirmed to be true, which made him a bit sad at first because it's like a part of him that's been gone. Eventually, he grew out of it. “I’m not upset without it, in fact I agree to have it sealed so I can be at the same par as everyone else. As long as I don’t myself killed, the Madness won’t break its hold.” He continued fondly. "And as for the unspoken question, everyone still likes me for being me. So there's no need to mention it."
Once entering the building, the duo headed off to Daniel's quarters to put their Kendo equipment away before going to the cafeteria to eat.
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Post by Mr.Silver on May 29, 2020 1:20:19 GMT -5
"Hey, Jen, I was just asking how the new golden boy was adjusting to the new surroundings since he's not really from this world. How about you?" Nolan said as he was slyly checking Jen out again.
"I was hoping to get some time in the simulation room but it seems to be occupied," Jennifer said. "I guess I'll try again later." She smiled. "You guys have anything planned for today?"
"It's free." Memphis said, referring to the simulation room. "Joey and I just finished in there, so you're free to go in. As for me, I'm probably going to go grab some lunch outside of the compound and stretch my legs." Memphis wrapped the towel around his neck.
***
Joey and Jules were in the observation room with the veteran Red Ranger who has faced down some of the most vile villains this planet has ever seen, visibly nervous when facing the pint size firecracker he calls a girlfriend.
"So... how have ya been?" Joey smiled nervously.
"OH so now you're wondering how I'm doing. Not when you were brought back in from the cold or any of the time you spent playing super agent again or living your best life as the famous Red Ranger. NOW you're worried about how I'm doing?!" Jules continued yelling, letting him have a piece of her mind.
"I'm sorry..."
"You're sorry." Jules licked her lips and started pacing. "So with years of military and Ranger expertise, the best you can come up with is I'm sorry?!"
"I'm sorry...I fucked up?"
"Better. But still. Do you know how it made me feel to find out about you on a news report!? With that damn maniac running around, I feel like anytime I see your face on TV, it's not going to be good news and you couldn't call me at least once?"
"No, I couldn't! I've got a job to do and all you're gonna do is distract me!" Joey's response was immediately rewarded with a slap to the face. "This isn't your run of the mill monster of the week!" Joey rubbed his cheek which was red where Jules made impact. "I've lost a lot to this bastard and my sole goal is to put him in the dirt. If I talk to you, all it's gonna do is put me in a head space where I want to go home and lay next to you but I can't do that. There's too much on the line and look, I'm sorry. I just need to finish this.
Jules walked up close to Joey, wanting to yell some more but he could tell by the tone of his voice that he was hurting enough, remembering those that they've already lost and thinking that the body count will likely grow before this is all said and done. Instead, she kissed her man passionately, nearly losing herself in his arms before breaking away due to the need to breathe.
"Finish this and come back to me."
"Yes Ma'am." Joey kissed Jules on her forehead. She left the observation room, walking past Jenn, Nolan, and Memphis in a hurry, briefly saying hello before hightailing it out of Delta Command. Once Joey left the room, he saw his comrades there and put the towel over his head. He walked away in the other direction, wanting to be alone for a while.
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Post by venomizer on May 30, 2020 7:12:26 GMT -5
"The rest of my afternoon is pretty much free...." Nolan trailed off as soon as he saw Jules, Joey's Girlfriend, walk out of the Simulation room and then Joey not far behind with that shameful look on his face. "Me thinks that Joey just got his butt chewed off." Nolan said in a hush tone.
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Post by Mr.Silver on May 30, 2020 12:36:01 GMT -5
"The rest of my afternoon is pretty much free...." Nolan trailed off as soon as he saw Jules, Joey's Girlfriend, walk out of the Simulation room and then Joey not far behind with that shameful look on his face. "Me thinks that Joey just got his butt chewed off." Nolan said in a hush tone.
"It doesn't take any thinking to come to that conclusion." Memphis looked over at Joey walking away, shaking his head. "The power of a woman. Ask a guy to fight off invading aliens and corrupt viruses and he can do it with a smile. Ask a guy to stare down his woman and he's down in round one." Memphis shook his head, knowing where his Red comrade was coming from.
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Post by venomizer on May 30, 2020 21:53:19 GMT -5
"You speak from experience. Never had the oppurtunity." Nolan stated as he folded his arms.
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Post by jedibloo on May 31, 2020 4:26:29 GMT -5
Holding his partner, Daniel was on his way to the cafeteria when he saw Joey walking towards his direction. He initially thought of greeting him until he noticed his pensive expression, so instead of approaching him, he decided to be silent as they passed each other in the hallway. Eventually, Dotto turned to Daniel as he remained frozen, observing at the Red Ranger's retreating form.
"You're not gonna go ask him?" The bot asked.
"Not now." Daniel paused before walking away. "At least later."
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Post by mariescott on May 31, 2020 5:34:47 GMT -5
"I don't think he told her that he was no longer on the run," Jennifer said. "I was wondering why she wasn't here sooner." She glanced over at the direction that Joey went in. "He probably felt that he would just want to be with her and not be here to help us in case Zeo and Xavier come back." She sighed. "I could tell from the moment I saw them together that first time that they seemed to be totally in love." A sad look came over her face. "They kind of remind me of my parents in that way. I always envied how much they loved each other. The same way I envy Joey and Jules," she said quietly. "I always hoped that someone would feel that way about me or at least show some interest in me but it hasn't happened so far." She laughed softly. "I sound like a total goofball."
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Post by Mr.Silver on May 31, 2020 16:02:47 GMT -5
"I don't think he told her that he was no longer on the run," Jennifer said. "I was wondering why she wasn't here sooner." She glanced over at the direction that Joey went in. "He probably felt that he would just want to be with her and not be here to help us in case Zeo and Xavier come back." She sighed. "I could tell from the moment I saw them together that first time that they seemed to be totally in love." A sad look came over her face. "They kind of remind me of my parents in that way. I always envied how much they loved each other. The same way I envy Joey and Jules," she said quietly. "I always hoped that someone would feel that way about me or at least show some interest in me but it hasn't happened so far." She laughed softly. "I sound like a total goofball."
"You're not a goofball." Memphis' tone was serious as he admired how well she was able to put the situation together and she wasn't even in the observation room with them at any point. "I'm sure someone does feel that way about you but they're just too stupid or scared to articulate it properly." The Gold Ranger spoke with a specific someone in mind based on his own observations these last few weeks. "I will give them credit. Whoever or wherever he is, he's at least smart enough to know not to come at you recklessly."
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Post by venomizer on May 31, 2020 22:22:02 GMT -5
"Who knows? Maybe he's not sure on how to present his case? Shy even? But I agree with Memphis. You're far from the goofball. Everyone knows the goofball is me." Nolan said as started to laugh.
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Post by mariescott on Jun 1, 2020 0:55:30 GMT -5
Jennifer laughed and nudged Nolan's shoulder. "You're not a goofball either." She got serious. "Sure you like to goof around but when it matters you are ready to do whatever you can to help someone." She reached out and touched his arm. "That first day we met and Kenny passed his powers onto you before he died, you could have just said sorry I can't help you. But you didn't. Without hesitation you agreed to become a ranger even though that meant you would be declared a criminal and have to go on the run."
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Post by Mr.Silver on Jun 1, 2020 1:26:58 GMT -5
"Who knows? Maybe he's not sure on how to present his case? Shy even? But I agree with Memphis. You're far from the goofball. Everyone knows the goofball is me." Nolan said as started to laugh.
Jennifer laughed and nudged Nolan's shoulder. "You're not a goofball either." She got serious. "Sure you like to goof around but when it matters you are ready to do whatever you can to help someone." She reached out and touched his arm. "That first day we met and Kenny passed his powers onto you before he died, you could have just said sorry I can't help you. But you didn't. Without hesitation you agreed to become a ranger even though that meant you would be declared a criminal and have to go on the run."
"Well whoever this guy is better get sure." Memphis maintained a serious tone, briefly shooting a look at the Blue Ranger. "I've noticed that on this Earth, the Rangers here are more like celebrities. Now that Jenn here is famous, it's only a matter of time before someone else swoops in because they're sure on what they want and how they want to achieve it."
After a moment of silence, Memphis shrugged his shoulders. "Anyways, if anyone else is looking for me, I'm going to take a shower then head out for some exploring." The Gold Ranger made his exit, leaving the others to their own devices.
***
"Of course I'm right." Delphinne smirked. "You can go on your journey in the morning once your mind is clear and you are well rested."
"You're right again. I need to be thorough in clearing my mind and making sure I've very well rested." With a smile, Ronin leaned in, kissing the female Aquitian but that bliss was short lived thanks to rumbling outside. The couple went outside, only to find three figures standing in front of them.
"Greetings Delphinne. I hope you are well. Those sentiments are echoed to you as well, Ronin." Zeo spoke, nodding his head in greeting.
"Ummmmm... I hope you three have a good reason for interrupting us." Ronin spoke defiantly. "Who are you anyway?"
"I am Zeo of Eltar and this is my comrade Xavier." Zeo introduced his comrade who spoke of his own accord, expressing his pleasure to meet the pair. "Ronin, I must thank you. The efforts of you and your friends saved us a great deal of trouble and did us a tremendous service by slaying Xenotox."
Ronin's eyes grew wide, laying his eyes on the Eltarians for the first time. He was brought up to speed on the deaths of Brooklyn, Tommy, and Kenny and now that he saw the culprit and the guy who put his friend in danger to the point where it forced Eubulon to kick start his memory, it made the former Gold Ranger's blood boil. "You can thank me by dropping dead!"
"Mind your tongue, thief!" Xavier spoke with a sharp tongue, leading to Ronin getting into a defensive stance.
"Oh now the asshole is coming out? Good! At least I don't have to deal with you all being fake!" Ronin was ready to fight now but Delphinne stepped in front of the former thief, searching for answers.
"Zeo, why are you here? Speak!"
"We came to send a message." Garland stepped up. "Since you two so rudely interrupted us, I'm Garland of Ventara." He looked at Ronin and scoffed. "So you're the one who took hold of Len's deck. Between the Wing Knight deck, the Gold Ranger powers, and this Aquitian woman of yours, you must be the king of sloppy seconds!"
With no hesitation, Ronin launched himself into a high spin kick with the sole purpose of taking Garland's head off. When he connected, the Ventaran hit the ground hard. Once he got up, he spit out blood. "Not bad." Ronin was made aware of Garland's exploits as one of the Forbidden Riders that the Halo Dynasty team managed to defeat. He was unsure as to why he was alive but he had no problem in making sure his death sticks a second time. "I would tell you to call your team for help but it's hard to do when their remains are scattered all over this planet."
Garland continued to dig in old wounds as the Alien Ranger team save for Delphinne all died at the hands of Xenotox.
Delphinne had run out of patience herself but unlike her boyfriend was without her powers, courtesy of the Eltarians and their technology.
"Xavier, please remove the restrictions to Delphinne's powers." Zeo asked his comrade who immediately complied, resulting in the Aquitian receiving her powers. "I'm sorry for Garland's outburst but there is a solution that requires no additional bloodshed. The two of you have served Zordon and Eubulon well. I ask that you divert said loyalty to me so that we may bring peace to the world and purify the tainted Morphin' Grid."
"The only thing tainted is your brain cells if you think killing our friends and bringing our enemy along is going to make us cooperate. F*ck you and the crew you claim!" Ronin barked at the Eltarian leader.
"I normally do not condone such harsh language but I believe that in this instance, it is appropriate." Delphinne backed her man, standing at his side as they stared down the opposition.
"Okay." Garland smirked with the response provided by Delphinne and Ronin. "I promised to try to be nice but you two are asking for a beat down. To be honest, I'm actually happy since now I get a chance to cut loose again!"
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